GBD Tapestry II 9438 L Partially Sandblasted Rhodesian Estate Briar Pipe, English Estates

Description

GBD was one of several prominent examples of a French pipe brand that, due to certain circumstances, became a maker most associated with classic ‘British’ pipes. Founded in 1850 by the French trio Ganneval, Bondier & Donninger, the brand was bought by English company Oppenheimer at the beginning of the 20th century, who opened factories in London and Paris to meet an increasing demand for the make’s high-quality and highly desirable pipes. Partly owing to the make’s inventive, yet traditional shapes, and partly due to the high standards of their production, GBD pipes are particularly coveted by collectors, as well as those who simply appreciate classic, well-made smoking instruments.

The “Tapestry” was a rather fitting name for the GBD pipes it referred to. The line was distinguished by a mixed finish, with each bowl being a “tapestry” of smooth and sandblasted sections and, thus, of differing briar patternings. This example takes the form of one of GBD’s most famous shapes, the “9438” “bullmoose” Rhodesian.

The condition is good. Some finish fading and handling marks.

Details:

Length: 5.4″ / 137.1mm

Bowl Width: 0.85 / 21.59mm

Bowl Depth: 1.25″ / 31.75mm

Weight: 1.9oz / 56g